Lockback version of a Talon/Viper/Hawthorn/Wharncliffe does this exist?

cchu518

cchu518

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Hi Folks,
So I'm starting to end up going back in circles on my life journey. After forays into a whole mess of different types of knives. I ending up realizing that in my cases I really prefer handles that are thin in a natural material like bone, stag and then micarta in that order. I like blades that are narrow and thin and most of all I like good old fashioned lockbacks out of all the lock types out there.

I have really been getting into wharnies lately and was wondering if I can see some examples of a Talon, Viper Hawthorn or a knives with the above description in a single bladed lockback format.

I'd be interested in seeing stuff anywhere from 2 5/8" closed to 4" closed. Ideal would be 3.5" closed. Thanks in advance!
 
They did have a lockback 72 wharncliffe once upon a time. You could try looking on the secondary market for some or put out a WTB ad but here's a photo courtesy of KSF
3 7/8" closed length.
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I like that jigging, and the pins don't look sunk either. Rare for those reasons, as well as the obvious.

That's a desirable knife.
 
Are you only interested in GEC lockbacks? Case makes the Copperlock which can be picked up for much less:

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I'm looking for all price ranges. I have a couple of higher end one handers that I really like but never get used. Forced me to evaluate why I even have them, lol. For really heavy work I usually just go with a mora, axe or chainsaw combo.

It's not a wharnie but I just ordered the Canal Street Cutlery Pinch Air. It's a shadow pattern. Pretty neat.
 
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I'm digging the Wall St. btw! I don't like it's name though (ironically I work 3 blocks from Wall St. in NYC). But it's a very cool pattern and lovely handle material!

Maybe it's serendipity but I had to run out for a photo shoot.

Shot of my EDC in front of Trinity church at the beginning of Wall St.


Wherein is the resting place of one of America's patriots and founding fathers - Alexander Hamilton:

 
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Very nice shots of NY there, thank you. When I as a European think of Wall St. I think of Melville's 'Bartleby' an engrossing American short story:eek::D

As for the Wall St. knife, don't have the Wharncliffe version but do have a Clip and its construction and finish are premier, no movements or issues at all. So if I were you, I'd land one, they still seem fairly plentiful. If the name freaks you then refer to it by No. 99 :D Did any of the locking Hogans come in Wharncliffe?

Thanks, Will
 
Bartleby, you must love comedies then! Jk Jk! It was interesting to see Melville's take. Some looked at it as the human condition, free will like Joyce's Stephen Daedalus, I will not serve. I was more compelled to think about the industrious character and how he let a good thing slip. The haves and have not in those days were to an extreme. I wonder if anyone on the forum has examples of slippies from the mid 1800's?
 
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